Longitudinal, Transverse, Seismic Waves, Oscillatory, Non Oscillatory Motion

A wave that requires a medium to transmit energy is called--

• A. electromagnetic wave

• B. longitudinal wave

• C. mechanical wave

• D. transverse wave

A wave that does not require a medium is called --

• A. electromagnetic wave.

• B. surface wave

• C. medium

• D. transverse wave

A wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicularly to the direction the wave is traveling

• A. surface wave

• B. transverse wave

• C. electromagnetic wave

• D. longitudinal wave

A wave in which the particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave motion

• A. mechanical wave

• B. surface wave

• C. longitudinal wave

• D. wave

A transverse is sends _____ by vibrating the medium (matter) up and down.

• A. matter.

• B. energy.

• C. media.

• D. crests.

Which of these waves do NOT require a medium?

• A. ocean waves

• B. seismic waves

• C. sound waves

• D. radio waves

How are sound and light waves similar?

• both transmit energy

• both require a medium

• neither require a medium

• both transmit matter

All waves carry ----

• energy

• light

• matter

• particles

Which of these CANNOT travel in empty space?

• x-rays

• mechanical waves

• micro waves

• cellphone signals

The equation for wave speed is ---

• wavelength x frequency

• frequency x period

• period x wavelength

• amplitude x frequency